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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 364.63, 503.17 and 198.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 364.63, 503.17 and 198.84 is: 274.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    364.63 : 503.17 = 198.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    364.63/503.17 = 198.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    364.63x = 503.17 × 198.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    364.63x = 100,050.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 100,050.32/364.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 274.39

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